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A few years back an advertiser told me he wanted to buy the cover of RodMaker to highlight a new product he was introducing. When I told him I didn’t sell the cover for advertising he wanted to know why. He had, after all, bought the cover of other trade magazines. I explained that RodMaker…
Read MoreVolume 19 #3
The Volume 19 #3 issue of RodMaker will mail on June 1st. Most subscribers will receive it during the 3rd week of June.
Read MoreThe Custom Niche
Often there are arguments as to what constitutes a “custom rod.” Different people have different definitions and without any definitive definition from any sort of governing body or overseer, it’s fair to say that none of them are necessarily wrong. There are however, certain examples of “custom” that tend to stick with me. It’s one…
Read MoreSample Issue Offer
For the remainder of November, those who are not currently RodMaker subscribers have an opportunity to obtain FREE copy of the magazine for only the price of postage. That’s right – just send $2 (cash or stamps) to RodMaker Sample Copy, PO Box 1322, High Point, NC, 27261 and I’ll get a copy (my choice)…
Read MoreVolume 18 #4
The latest issue of RodMaker mailed this morning, August 3rd, 2015. Most subscribers will get it around the end of the month, some a little earlier and some a little later.
Read MoreFoam-Core/Carbon-Skinned Grips on the Move!
Got this today from Capt. Mike Pedersen at Riley Rods. Most of you know he’s been the major proponent of the foam-core/carbon-fiber grips over the past few years and certainly pushed the envelope with their continued development. It took awhile, but this may well be the major commitment that brings them to the mainstream fishing…
Read More2015 Submission Rate Schedule
2015 RodMaker Magazine Article/Photo Submission Fee Schedule Feature Articles – $50.00 to $100.00 Short Articles, Tips, Etc., – $15.00 – $25.00 *Payment will vary low to high based on article length, quality of accompanying photos, etc. Color Photos for Photo Gallery – $25 per photo published. If more than one photo is used in…
Read MoreSample Issue
I’m often asked to provide sample issues of the magazine to interested parties. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of producing and mailing the product, it’s something I’m unable to do. Even one sample copy mailed to you would require that you buy at least a 3 year subscription in order to make up that…
Read MoreNew Issue Mails August 1st
The Volume 17 #4 issue of RodMaker Magazine will mail on August 1st, 2014. Enjoy.
Read MoreNew Issue Ready to Mail
The Volume 17 #3 issue of RodMaker Magazine will mail Monday, June 2nd. Renewals and new subscriptions received no later than Friday of this week will receive it.
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